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I found a copy of this at the thrifts, and prepared myself to snicker with nostalgic glee---I recall this one being a favorite when I was 10 years old---so let's just say I wasn't expecting much in the way of quality.Bad acting, campy dialogue, oh yes---just like I remember. But what struck me most was the dedication to making this look like a living comic book---the look, the feel, the rhythm & every scene looked like you could put a big word bubble over the characters heads. In that respect, I have to give a nod to the director for accompishing the vision.
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The 1980 version is just not that enjoyable, IMO. The newspaper comic strip by Alex Raymond was actually artfully done and not campy at all. The De Laurentis production tried very hard to be campy; in my estimation that's one of it's most egregious failings. Now if you want to watch something which captures at least some of the feel of the original art and has the nostalgic charm of a more innocent, imaginative era then I'd recommend seeking out the old Universal serials from the 1930's. The Flash Gordon serials starring Buster Crabbe are undeniably cheesy by today's standards because of the cheap special effects and over-sincere acting (i.e., certainly worth a snicker or three), but they are also a heck of a lot of fun.Cheers,
AuPhPS: For those craving a more "modernized" appearance, The Serial Squadron is offering the modified feature version of the first Flash Gordon serial, cropping it for WS and adding a "Malavision" tint to scenes [URL linked below]. Note: This controversial technique may not be to everyone's taste because the modification distorts the look of the original, but for those who aren't offended by the idea of a non-invasive colorization process (i.e., similar to what was actually employed on some B&W films of the era) and don't mind the mild cropping this just might be your cup'a tea! :o)
Couldn't resist that; sorry
If any actor ever looked like he was in character it was THIS Guy...Grins the Merciless
mmm,It happens I have a nostalgia for this one too as it was the first movie I saw at a pre-release studio showing after moving from London to Los Angeles. Actually, the thing that impressed me most was the very free distribution of a certain white powder that was very popular then! I felt I had really arrived in Tinseltown!
But, you're observations are spot on- "Flash Gordon" was a more successful comic book realization than many that have followed. I like that the production design- Deco costumes and sets also gave homage to the old serial filmed versions with Buster Crabbe- isn't that a great 30's name? Remember that series with the model spaceships spewing smoke and sparks that fall to the floor? And true to the origianal, Flash wins, gets the girl, saves the World, and defeats Ming. Brian Blessed was great as the winged mens' leader.
It's more fun than it should be and i would add to one of our "guilty pleasures" lists.
Cheers,
Bambi B
:-)
NT
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